North, South Named to Newsweek's Top High Schools List

Grosse Pointe South was ranked #556 and Grosse Pointe North was ranked #880 in the USA.

Teacher from Grosse Pointe to be Honored

North Farmington High School teacher Todd Hecker will be recognized during a ceremony Thursday in Waterford.

Submit Recipes to South Students for Cookbook

The class of 2015 at Grosse Pointe South High School is looking for recipes to be shared in a cookbook they want to sell during registration.

North High School Earns High Marks for Media

The Grosse Pointe North High School student newspaper and yearbook received a variety of recognition recently with the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association.

Gafa to Serve as Grosse Pointe School Board Treasurer

The Grosse Pointe Public School Board unanimously appointed trustee Judy Gafa as its treasurer to fill the position recently vacated by Brendan Walsh.

Foundation Donates $110K to Grosse Pointe Schools

The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education recently gifted more than $110,000 in educational grants to the Grosse Pointe Public School district.

Vote for Maire Student in National Chef Competition

A Maire Elementary School student is competing at the national level in a Future Chef contest after winning within the Grosse Pointe Public School district and then at regionals. The public determines the winner and voting is open through Tuesday Apri

Kerby Teacher Finishes Race in Under 2 Hours

The Kerby Elementary teacher who wore a hula girl outfit for a half-marathon Saturday as part of a fundraiser for a former teacher's family completed his run in less than two hours.

Kerby Teacher to Run Half-Marathon as Benefit

A fifth grade Kerby Elementary School teacher will run a half-marathon Saturday dressed as a hula girl. He will also wear a sign announcing that Kerby students helped raise more than $1,000.

Volunteers Recognized by Grosse Pointe Schools

In an annual ceremony, 11 people were recognized by the Grosse Pointe Board of Education as distinguished volunteers. Their work has impacted the school district and/or the classrooms in significant ways, according to district officials.

Park Resident to Fill Grosse Pointe School Board Vacancy

The Grosse Pointe Public School board voted unanimously Wednesday night to appoint Brian C. Summerfield to fill the vacancy created by the immediate resignation of Brendan Walsh.

School Officials Compliment South Students

Rick Santorum's speech at Grosse Pointe South High School on Wednesday went well, officials said afterward. Principal Matt Outlaw thanked students for their professional behavior before dismissing them.

Grosse Pointe South Student Held Over 'Bomb' Tweet

Grosse Pointe Farms police escorted a South High School student off campus about an hour ago after he sent a Tweet containing the word "bomb" during a Rick Santorum speech.

Several Parents Attend Santorum Speech at Grosse Pointe South

Grosse Pointe Public School officials had closed today's assembly featuring Rick Santorum to parents, North students and the public. However, parents were allowed to attend after a late Tuesday night request from one parent.

'It's Free Speech': Grosse Pointe South Students Await Santorum

The Wednesday assembly has been the subject of controversy in recent days at the high school.

Grosse Pointe South Ranks Fourth in Top Michigan Schools

U.S. News lists the high school in the gold metal category for a variety of reasons.

19 Interview for Vacancy on Grosse Pointe School Board

The Grosse Pointe Public School Board will make a decision Wednesday April 24, 2013, about which of the candidates will fill the vacancy created by the immediate resignation of Brendan Walsh last month.

Grosse Pointe North Band Performs at Disney

The Grosse Pointe North band and orchestra students performed at Disney earlier this month during a weekend long festival featuring high school musicians from around the country.

Schedule of Santorum at Grosse Pointe South

Santorum will speak to Grosse Pointe South students beginning at 12:45 p.m. An after-school forum open to the community begins at 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend the after-school forum should not arrive to the school before 3:15 p.m.

Santorum Speech to be Live-Streamed by South TV Production Students

To meet requests of the public, the Grosse Pointe South television production students will record and live-stream Rick Santorum's speech Wednesday. Additionally, an informal reception is being offered after school that will be open to the public.

3 Group Interviews for School Board Vacancy

The Grosse Pointe Public School Board will interview the 22 candidates who applied to fill the vacant position Tuesday in three small groups beginning at 6 p.m.

Students Read Poetry at Chocolate Bar Cafe

Fourth and fifth graders from Ferry Elementary's magnet program read their own poetry at the Chocolate Bar Cafe Friday during an open mic session in which parents were invited to attend.

Security Plans Established for Santorum Visit

Officials from the Grosse Pointe Public School System and Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety have established a security plan for the upcoming visit by Rick Santorum at Grosse Pointe South High School.

Santorum Assembly Only Open to South Students

In addition to speaking to Grosse Pointe South High School students during an assembly in the school day, Rick Santorum will also appear at an after school forum that will be open to the public.

North, South Students Win Television Awards

Television production students from North and South high schools competed in the Michigan Student Film and Video competition. Students from both schools earned honors.

Grosse Pointe School Board Considers Monteith Drop-off Changes

The Grosse Pointe Public School Board was briefed this week about two options to change Monteith Elementary School to address the traffic flow problem related to the drop-off/pick-up times.

Group Wants Santorum Assembly Open to North Students

Three of the leaders from the local chapters of Young Americans for Freedom organization requested the Rick Santorum assembly/speech be open to parents and to North High School students.

Santorum Situation Draws Criticism from 16

A small, concentrated group shared criticism Monday night with the Grosse Pointe Public School Board on Rick Santorum's planned visit/speech at South High School. Meanwhile, one local attorney says the issue is not freedom of speech.

22 Applied to Grosse Pointe School Board

Grosse Pointe Public School Board members received copies of 22 applications Friday related to the vacancy created by Brendan Walsh's immediate resignation late last month.

Gearheads to Compete in World Championships

The Grosse Pointe Gearheads to compete at World Championships in coming weeks.

Gearheads Robotics Team Competes at States

Students on the joint North-South robotics team, the Gearheads, are competing this weekend at Eastern Michigan University for the state title.

South Group Planning Santorum Visit Fledgling Organization

The chapter of Young Americans for Freedom responsible for planning the visit by Rick Santorum later this month at Grosse Pointe South High School only became a sanctioned club by the school in February.

'Fishington G.P.' Offers Lessons in Business

Ferry Elementary School teacher James Fisher uses problem-based learning and classroom economy to create businesses in 'Fishington G.P.'

'Dancing with South Stars' Fundraiser to Benefit Beaumont Respite Care

Five Grosse Pointe South teachers will compete Friday in a dance competition as a fundraiser put on by the student council. This is the second year for the event and is in conjunction with Beaumont Hospital's Day of Dance.

Santorum Speech Back On at Grosse Pointe South

Parents of Grosse Pointe South High School students will be offered the option of opting-in to attend the speech, which has been put back on the schedule for April 24.

Assembly Featuring Rick Santorum at Grosse Pointe South Canceled

Students were scheduled for an all school assembly later this month to hear 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum to speak but it was canceled Monday.

Grosse Pointe School Board Applications Due Friday

Residents interested in serving on the Grosse Pointe Public School Board should prepare their application this week as it is due by 4 p.m. Friday.

Grosse Pointe North High School Soloists Perform Well in Competition

Grosse Pointe North High School students earned high marks at a recent Solo and Ensemble festival garnering more than a dozen students each who earned first and second division medals.

Grosse Pointe School Board Accepting Applications for Vacancy

The Grosse Pointe Public School Board will accept applications from now through Friday April 12 from individuals wishing to fill the vacancy created last week by the immediate resignation of Brendan Walsh.

Grosse Pointe School Orchestras Earn Ratings

South High School earned 27 first place ratings and 11 second place ratings in a state solo and ensemble event.